| Jim Metcalf | |
|---|---|
 Jim Metcalf reading one of his own books | |
| Born | May 11, 1920 Wichita Falls, Texas |
| Died | March 8, 1977 (aged 56) |
| Education | North Texas State University |
| Occupation | Television Journalist |
| Notable credit | A Sunday Journal |
| Spouse | Mary Ann Metcalf |
| Children | Marc,Michael,Jamie,Clare |
James M. Metcalf (May 11, 1920 – March 8, 1977) was a journalist for WWL-TV in New Orleans, Louisiana where he served as anchor/reporter. He later became the host of A Sunday Journal from 1973 until his death from cancer in 1977, which was considered a "class act" in bringing ordinary people and their hobbies and interests to television. In 1975, Jim and his show were awarded the Peabody Award for "good writing, excellent photography, and artistic presentation."
The Jim Metcalf Memorial Award was created in his honor, and is bestowed by the Press Club of New Orleans annually.
He also wrote four volumes of poetry, one published posthumously, being described as "infatuated with words. He loved the language. He used it well."
Works published
- Jim Metcalf's Journal (1974) ISBN 0-88289-035-2
- In Some Quiet Place (1975) ISBN 0-88289-088-3
- Please to Begin (1976) ISBN 0-88289-140-5
- Follow Another Star (1979) ISBN 0-88289-216-9
- Collected Poems (2000) ISBN 978-1-56554-701-8
References
- http://www.neworleansradiotheatre.org/wwloncam1.html Archived 2007-07-11 at the Wayback Machine New Orleans Radio Theatre
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2008-02-13. Retrieved 2008-03-01.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) Peabody Award archives - http://pressclubneworleans.org/AwdWin2006.htm Archived 2008-01-22 at the Wayback Machine Press Club of New Orleans
- http://www.alibris.com/search/books/qwork/3435836/used/Jim%20Metcalf's%20Journal Quote by Phil Johnson, WWL-TV, New Orleans
External links
- WWL 50 year anniversary Has clips of Jim Metcalf as a reporter and on A Sunday Journal
- The Past Whispers Text of some of his poetry
- Jim Metcalf reciting some of his poetry, as featured on his TV program, "A Sunday Journal"
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